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Matan Family History

Matan Surname Meaning

Polish and Croatian: from a pet form of local equivalents of the Latin personal names Matthaeus and Matthias (see Matthew) such as Polish Maciej Croatian Matej.

Somali: from the personal name Matan meaning ‘twin’.

— Note: Since Somalis traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Matan family from?

You can see how Matan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Matan families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Matan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Matan families in 1891.
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What did your Matan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matan. 63% of Matan men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Matan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matan were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Salesgirl
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Matan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 491 immigration records available for the last name Matan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 181 military records available for the last name Matan. For the veterans among your Matan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Matan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Matan in 1962 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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